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Dispensing Assistant / Technician

🏢 McKay Pharmacy 📍 Newtownards, Northern Ireland 💼 Full Time
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£42,000 - £65,000
£3,500 - £5,417 / mo
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Location Base
Newtownards, Northern Ireland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

McKay Pharmacy is currently seeking a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant / Technician for our branch in Newtownards, which is situated in the same building as 2 busy GP practices and with well established relationships within the local community.

You would be working alongside a talented and knowledgeable team of Pharmacists, Accuracy Checking Technicians, and Dispensing Technicians to deliver a range of commissioned pharmacy services. We offer a market leading competitive hourly rate, along with a health cash plan, wellness programme and GP service, employee discount, a Perks discount card, and access to a ‘Blue Light’ card discount programme.

It is not essential that you have had previous experience in a dispensary, but it would be highly advantageous. We will be happy to consider those with the right attitude and a willingness to learn and undertake the relevant qualifications and can offer full training.

Essential Criteria:

  • IT literate and familiar with Windows based computer systems
  • Relevant background experience in either dispensing, stock management, retail, or other similar busy environments
  • Able to deal with high volume dispensing in a busy pharmacy
  • Display excellent attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy, and willing to learn

Desirable Criteria:

  • Qualified in Dispensing / Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) to Level 2 or Level 3
  • Experience working within a busy pharmacy and dispensary environment
  • Working knowledge of McLernons Pharmacy Software System

Please note that candidates must ensure their CV is tailored and clearly demonstrates the criteria listed above. CVs which do not clarify the above information will not be considered. Please include why you feel your background and skills would make you suitable to work in a dispensary.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Employee discount
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Application question(s):

  • If you do not have previous experience in pharmacy, would you be willing to undertake a relevant qualification whilst working?

Experience:

  • Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: DA/NA-02/23

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Newtownards, Northern Ireland
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